Geek vs. Hipster

Last month we saw an infographic we just loved. It was called Geeks vs. Nerds. We originally saw it on the website Geeks Are Sexy, where they noted the obvious conflation between Geek and Hipster. So, to set the record straight, here is an infographic we've developed in cooperation with Geeks are Sexy called Geek vs. Hipster. We hope you enjoy!

Geeks and hipsters: mortal enemies locked in an eternal struggle over irony versus earnestness. But, how different are they?

Geek Basics

Geeks are obsessive and their love is genuine. Geeks love their franchises not because of how ironically fashionable they are but because of the subjective impression they left on the individual.

A geek's love is genuine while a hipster's is trendy.

Geek Traits:

Have a specific area of interests/lifestyle where they have an expertise.

Their knowledge can range from mundane - human encyclopedia.

Can be pretentious and long-winded

Fan of gadgets and all forms of technology

A early adopter

Geek Interests:

video games

film

collecting

gadgets

technology

computing

coding

hacking

techno music

screen printing

Hipster Basics

Hipsters are dismissive. They sort through the detritus of pop culture, appropriate what they find appealing in its quirkiness, cultivating an aesthetic that considers all but allows surprisingly little. They are ironic and thrive in their vintage lifestyles.

Because of hipsters, the geek culture is returning to the mainstream but for different reasons.

Hipster Traits

Hipsters never say they are Hipsters

Rebellious and often reject the culturally ignorant attitudes of mainstream society.

They follow an independent culture and somewhat bohemian lifestyle.

They are very keen on contributing to the development of the society.

Most live in the middle or upper middle class

Make a point to be environment friendly.

Majority of them smoke cigarettes and drink beer often prowling for the uncommon kinds.